Required Parent Student Information Night
Role Modeling
How do you become a better role model? The best instruction you can give your teen is your own behavior. Be the kind of driver you want your teen to be. And as a result, maybe your own driving habits will improve. Your teens have been watching you drive ever since they can remember at the age of 3. They will emulate your driving habits, good and bad. It's never too late for all of us to work on safer driving habits. Show your teen that all of us need to treat driving as a serious responsibility… not just when you're learning, but for life!
Your role also is to coach, which will require endless patience. By remaining calm and showing that you care about and love them, you will improve your "working" relationship with your teen. Which of your own driving qualities do you most want your teen to emulate? Why? Do you practice defensive driving? Are you obeying all traffic laws? Are you avoiding aggressive behaviors? If so, good job! You're setting a great example for your teen.
What driving behaviors of yours do you want your teen driver to avoid? Why? Do you text, talk or email on the phone while driving? Do you multi-task by putting on makeup, shaving or eating while you drive? Your teen will follow your example. Telling your teen to "do as I say, not as I do" is a weak argument and you will lose your credibility as their driving instructor.
Lastly, don't forget to point out the good things they do, not just the bad. By doing this, you reward and encourage the good behaviors and decisions, and the teen feels positive and confident behind the wheel.
Your role also is to coach, which will require endless patience. By remaining calm and showing that you care about and love them, you will improve your "working" relationship with your teen. Which of your own driving qualities do you most want your teen to emulate? Why? Do you practice defensive driving? Are you obeying all traffic laws? Are you avoiding aggressive behaviors? If so, good job! You're setting a great example for your teen.
What driving behaviors of yours do you want your teen driver to avoid? Why? Do you text, talk or email on the phone while driving? Do you multi-task by putting on makeup, shaving or eating while you drive? Your teen will follow your example. Telling your teen to "do as I say, not as I do" is a weak argument and you will lose your credibility as their driving instructor.
Lastly, don't forget to point out the good things they do, not just the bad. By doing this, you reward and encourage the good behaviors and decisions, and the teen feels positive and confident behind the wheel.
Homework For ParentsWe don't have enough time to show all of our videos at the Parent Night - but hope you will come back to this site and view them at home. You are an important link to help with the "stop texting and driving" movement. Help us keep our kids safe - lead by example.
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Never text while driving. It can wait!
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NYS "Share The Keys" Teen Safe Driving
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